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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jacob lament about his current circumstances?
(a) His inablity to argue for arguement's sake.
(b) His inability to stay in his wheelchair all day.
(c) Being too tired to eat an entire meal.
(d) Being old and being treated like a fragile being.

2. What does Jacob's doctor believe has caused his recent outburst?
(a) The doctor believes Jacob is depressed over his wife's death.
(b) The doctor believes Jacob is suffering demensia.
(c) The doctor believes Jacob is developing schizophrenia.
(d) The doctor believes Jacob is just a miserly old man.

3. Why is Jacob in the assisted-living center?
(a) He wants to be near people his own age.
(b) He broke his hip and needs extra help while he recovers.
(c) He is old.
(d) He has no family to care for him.

4. What has changed between Chapter 1 and Chapter 2?
(a) The characters. Chapter 2 contains a new main character.
(b) The tone. Chapter 2 begins after a new tragedy in Jacob's life.
(c) The setting. Chapter 2 takes place in Jacob's past.
(d) The plot. Chapter 2 introduces a new conflict.

5. Who is Marlena talking to when Jacob finds her?
(a) August
(b) Rosie
(c) Walter
(d) Earl

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Uncle Al announce to the circus crew and performers?

2. What does Jacob do to irritate August when they stop that night?

3. What is Jacob doing just before the stampede begins?

4. What school does Jacob attend?

5. What is a cooch show in the circus?

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